Michaela Zee The CW has closed deals on game show versions of the classic board games “Trivial Pursuit” and “Scrabble,” Variety has learned.
Both the “Trivial Pursuit” and “Scrabble” game shows are being produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW and Lionsgate Alternative Television. “Scrabble” is also being produced by Mattel Television Studios.
Despite multiple reports about potential hosts, neither series has a host attached to it at this time. The CW had no comment on the game shows.
Back in 2021, Variety reported that LeVar Burton was set to host and executive produce a game show based on “Trivial Pursuit.” The series was in development at Entertainment One (eOne), which was owned by Hasbro at the time.
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